Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – BBU Airport
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is more commonly known as Băneasa Airport or the Bucharest City Airport. The airport is located in Băneasa district, in Bucharest, Romania. It is named after the Romanian engineer, airplane constructor, inventor, and early pilot. It was also the city’s only airport until the year 1969. In 2011, the airport handled as many as 2,398,911 passengers.
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BBU Airport is the oldest continuously operating airport in the whole of Eastern Europe and one among five of the oldest airports in the world. The first flight in Băneasa was as early as 1909 and a flight school opened in 1912. The current terminal of the airport was designed in the late 1940s and opened in 1952. At the time of opening, it was one of the finest architectural pieces of work in the city of Bucharest. Renovations took place in 2007 that cost around €20million. Recent announcements have been made that in spring of 2020, the airport will reopen after renovation works was again started in 2017 and 2018. The cities of Dobroesti and Lipscani are some that find BBP their airport of choice.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Finding a good place to stay the night or for a vacation in Băneasa is quite easy. There are even many hotel options close to the airport. The Phoenicia Grand Hotel is less than a kilometer away and offers spacious and luxurious accommodations. Pullman Bucharest is 1.6 miles away and offers contemporary rooms with complete amenities. Another airport that’s operating in the city is Henri Coandă International Airport, the busiest airport in Romania.
On this page it is easy to search for Bucharest, Romania airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bucharest, Romania (BBU-Aurel Vlaicu) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BBU airport.
Most of these BBU
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Bucharest, Romania
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BBU airport are Monument to the Heroes of the Military Engineers' Army, Baneasa Forest, and Kilometer Zero Monument.
Map of Bucharest, Romania Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Bucharest, Romania (BBU-Aurel Vlaicu)
If you planning to travel to Bucharest, Romania (BBU-Aurel Vlaicu), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 2:34 AM.
The temperature feels like 79.85 with a humidity level of 57 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 33 percent with visibility at 14 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:05 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/10
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 93°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/11
Scattered clouds
80°F
High: 93°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/12
Moderate rain
75°F
High: 85°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 75%
Thursday
6/13
Light rain
73°F
High: 82°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 60%
Friday
6/14
Moderate rain
71°F
High: 78°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 80%
Saturday
6/15
Broken clouds
71°F
High: 82°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Bucharest, Romania BBU airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BBU airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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